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    Evinrude 9.9 Overheating

    The thermostat pushes the pin out at ~153f in a pot. Its OEM and new.
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    Evinrude 9.9 Overheating

    Compression after the new head gasket is 115/115. Running a bit cooler now (<200F). The bores are good and the head is flat. As it heats up the tell tale starts to sputter a bit which I interpret as combustion gas filling the water jacket. I also re-torqued the head after a heat cycle. The...
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    Evinrude 9.9 Overheating

    Hello, I'm fixing an E10RERB (1990's?) for a neighbor that overheated. It wouldn't start/run well after this. Compression was 80/80. The impeller was changed and the thermostat was melted and changed with new springs and gaskets. I also found the head bolts loose and when re-torqued it ran much...
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    FICHT Wet Plug on 1 Cylinder, no fire

    Hello, I have a 2000 FICHT 90hp that is new to me and missing on 1 cylinder. All compression is good and the cylinder in question has a new plug and the wire is OK. I have not tested for spark but the plug is clean and wet when pulled. All other plugs good colour. If the motor is idling and you...
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    FICHT Rigging

    Hi all, I purchased a gov. work boat with 2 90hp FICHT's that are not rigged, the motors have all the lines at the transom but nothing is connected. I've figured out the mechanical controls (shift, accel.) but the fuel and oil lines are not clear. 1) I have 3 lines coming from each motor, does...
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    Evinrude FICHT Testing

    Hello, I just purchased a boat with twin 90hp FICHT's. The boat was purchased as-in from government auction, I'm attempting to determine if the engines are any good. They are de-rigged and hung on the boat. Port Engine: 1999 Evinrude FICHT 90hp Port Side 100/105 <------ the 100psi...
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    Outboard Identification

    Hello, I purchased a boat sight-unseen and was wondering if someone could identify these outboards. All I know is that they are Evinrude 90's, unknown if carbed or FI, 2 or 4 stroke. Sealed bid and the price was right. The intent is for a great lakes dive boat. Any idea of year or reputation...
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